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Mexico City, Mexico

Capital city · Population 12.3M

Mexico City is the capital and the largest city in Mexico with a population of approximately 12,294,193 people as of 2026. This makes it the 13th largest city in the world, accounting for 9.42% of Mexico's total population of 130.6M. Mexico City is classified as a megacity and operates in the America/Mexico_City timezone. The average annual temperature is 17.8°C with 1,254 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 2,233 meters above sea level.

Population

12,294,193

Global Rank

#13

Country Rank

#1

% of Mexico

9.42%

Avg Temperature

17.8°C

Annual Rainfall

1,254 mm

Elevation

2,233 m

Timezone

America/Mexico_City

Mexico City on the Map

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Climate in Mexico City

Mexico City's warmest month is May and the coldest is Jan. The wettest month is Jul with 316 mm of rainfall.

Average Monthly Temperature

15°C
Jan
16.4°C
Feb
19.5°C
Mar
20.5°C
Apr
23.1°C
May
20.4°C
Jun
17.1°C
Jul
17°C
Aug
17°C
Sep
15°C
Oct
16.8°C
Nov
15.3°C
Dec
15°C23.1°C

Monthly Rainfall

0 mm
Jan
11 mm
Feb
0 mm
Mar
9 mm
Apr
39 mm
May
183 mm
Jun
316 mm
Jul
292 mm
Aug
286 mm
Sep
103 mm
Oct
7 mm
Nov
8 mm
Dec

Mexico at a Glance

Country Population

130,575,786

Capital

Mexico City

Region

North America

Major Cities

145

GDP per Capita

$14,186

Life Expectancy

75.1 years

Urban Population

79.8%

Growth Rate

0.01%

Nearest Major Cities

Closest cities to Mexico City with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Mexico City by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Cuauhtémoc531,8313 km
Venustiano Carranza430,9783 km
Benito Juarez355,0175 km
Iztacalco384,3265 km
Colonia del Valle250,0006 km
Benito Juárez385,4397 km
Gustavo Adolfo Madero1,185,7727 km
Miguel Hidalgo372,8898 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Mexico City?

The population of Mexico City, Mexico is approximately 12,294,193 people, making it the 13th largest city in the world and the 1st largest in Mexico.

Is Mexico City the capital of Mexico?

Yes, Mexico City is the capital of Mexico.

What is the climate like in Mexico City?

Mexico City has an average annual temperature of 17.8°C and receives 1,254 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is Jan.

What timezone is Mexico City in?

Mexico City is in the America/Mexico_City timezone.